Public Affairs Abuja Annual Program Statement

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The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to issue this Notice of Funding Opportunity for its Public Diplomacy small grants program. This annual program statement outlines PAS’ funding priorities and the procedures for submitting applications for funding. Please carefully read through and follow all instructions below. Implementation of this program remains subject to the approval and availability of U.S. government fiscal year 2019 (FY2019) funds. Purpose of PAS Grants: PAS awards a limited number of g rants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and other civil society entities that further the Embassy’s policy goals and strengthen relations between the American and Nigerian peoples. PAS will prioritize grant program proposals that: 1. Promote Nigeria’s democratic governance, unity and stability by improving government transparency and accountability, the rule of law, civil society capacity and engagement; 2. Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development via entrepreneurial initiatives, STEM education, women’s empowerment, and cultural exchange; 3. Protect against security threats and foster peace and stability through measures to counter violent extremism, mitigate rural violence, and encourage peaceful dialogue and non-violent conflict resolution; 4. Improve and expand English language learning through curricular development and teacher training, in partnership with U.S. education institutions where possible. Activities that are not funded include, but are not limited to: · Social welfare projects; · Tuition assistance; · Individual travel to conferences; · Construction projects; · Completion activities for projects begun with other funds; · Projects that are inherently political in nature or that convey partisan support to individual or single party electoral campaigns; and, · Political party activities. Authorizing statutes for the funding opportunity are: 1)  Fulbright-Hays Act, which allows the Department of State to use funds for the purpose of supporting international exchanges that address issues of mutual interest to the United States and host nations: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/fulbrighthaysact.pdf 2)  Smith-Mundt Act that outlines the terms by which the U.S. government engages global audiences: http://www.state.gov/pdcommission/library/177362.htm To submit an application, please carefully review the full program statement in the Related Documents folder or by clicking on the Download Instructions button in the Package folder . All mandatory application documents for this funding opportunity can be found in the Related Documents folder.

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